🌟 Today, we reflect on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his message of unity, hope, and kindness. Through the arts, we can continue to bring people together and inspire understanding in our community!
🎶✨ Proud moment for our Claremont Honor Choir! They delivered a beautiful performance of The Star-Spangled Banner at a recent RSU women’s basketball game. Watch their talent shine here: https://youtu.be/TK3UBlLHFWE?si=WlyJs0YyPZFoKPjw 👏 #ClaremoreFineArts #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
🎭🎬 Last Monday, several of our Junior High students attended the Oklahoma Arts Institute’s Quartz Preview Day in Tulsa! This free event featured a hands-on workshop with Tyler Woods, Executive Artistic Director of Oklahoma Shakespeare, who shared his expertise and passion for the arts. Students also received valuable tips about auditioning for the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute. What an amazing opportunity to learn and grow! 🌟
🎶👏 Exciting news from this month's Board of Education Meeting! Mr. Frazier kicked off the evening by recognizing our outstanding Junior High and High School band students for their amazing achievements. Individual Honors: 🏆 Bryce Rhoades: OkMEA All-State Band, 1st Chair Tuba (#1 tuba in the state!), 🏆 Logan Henson: OkMEA All-State Jazz Band, 1st Chair Tenor Sax (#1 tenor sax in the state!), 🏆 Liam Sather: OkMEA All-State Jazz Band, Percussion, Drum Set. ✨ GCBDA All-District Concert Band: 🎵 Makenzi Miller: 7th Grade, 1st Chair Bassoon, 🎵 Andrew Caldwell: 9th Grade, 1st Chair Bass Clarinet, 🎵 Bryce Rhoades: High School, 1st Chair Tuba. ✨ GCBDA All-District Jazz Band: 🎷 Logan Henson: High School, 1st Chair Tenor Sax, 🎷 Landon Monkress: High School, 1st Chair Baritone Sax, 🎷 Bryce Rhoades: 1st Bass. ✨ Team Awards: 🎺 7th & 8th Grade GCBDA All-District Concert Band, 🎺 9th-12th Grade GCBDA All-District Concert Band, 🥁. We’re so proud of these talented musicians and the dedication they’ve shown to their craft. Keep shining bright! 🎺🥁🎷 #ClaremoreFineArts
Elementary students across Claremore were treated to special performances by members of the Claremore High School Band before winter break! 🎶🥁 The festive music and sing-alongs brought smiles and joy to everyone, while giving our young students a glimpse into the fun and excitement of being part of the band. Experiences like these help spark curiosity and inspire the musicians of tomorrow to explore the incredible world of music!
Room 701 Jazz students had an incredible opportunity to participate in a jazz clinic with the talented Mike Plunkett! 🎶✨ Workshops like these provide amazing learning experiences, helping our students refine their skills and deepen their passion for jazz. A big thank you to Mr. Plunkett for sharing his expertise and inspiring our vocal musicians to reach new heights! 🎶 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Claremont students had a special treat as the Interactive Program of Lyric Theatre brought the magic of The Sound of Music right to our school! 🎭✨ Thanks to the generosity of incredible sponsors, this program introduces students to the joy of live theatre through educational and inspiring performances—completely free for schools. Moments like these ignite creativity and show our students the endless possibilities in the arts! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Right before winter break, one of our digital pianos got the VIP treatment—riding in style on a school bus to Tulsa for repairs! 🎹🚌 Even our most cherished instruments need a little TLC now and then. We’re excited to have it back soon, good as new and ready to make music!
Hey Zebra family…. nothing is more important than keeping you and your children safe and healthy. Due to adverse weather, Claremore Public Schools is CLOSED on Friday, January 10th.
Have SNOW much fun and MAKE A MEMORY!
All after-school activities, athletics, and competitive events have also been canceled.
Updates will be on all CPS platforms (Website, Mobile App, Facebook, Twitter & Email) and local TV stations. Download the app on Android or iPhone. Make sure your contact information is up to date on your parent portal.
Be safe, stay warm, and make it “A Great Day To Be A Zebra.”
ALL AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ARE CANCELLED TONIGHT (1/9/25). *Zebra Stripes will be OPEN until 6pm. We are actively monitoring weather conditions. Claremore Public Schools has not yet made any decisions about inclement weather closures for Friday. Please ensure your information is up-to-date in your parent portal so that you receive accurate information if a closure is necessary.
Just a couple days left before the new semester begins! 🎉 We're excited to get back to creating, learning, and performing. Whether you’re ready to dive into a new project or pick up where you left off, we’re all set for a great semester ahead!
A New Year is the perfect time to set fresh goals! Whether it’s mastering a new instrument 🎸, improving vocal technique 🎤, or perfecting that art project 🎨, there’s always room to grow. What’s your goal for the upcoming semester? Let’s make it happen! ✨
🌟 Happy New Year from Claremore Fine Arts! The start of a new year means a fresh chapter to create, perform, and inspire. We can’t wait to see what our talented students will achieve in 2025. Here’s to another year of art, music, theatre, and unforgettable moments! 🎭🎨🎶
Roosa Elementary and Westside Elementary students recently wowed us with their festive performances, each bringing holiday cheer in their own special way! 🎶🎄 It was a joy to see the talent and hard work of these young performers! Thank you to the students and staff for all their hard work in making this holiday season extra special! ✨
Registration is open for our biggest fundraiser of the year! The CPSF Luxe Luau Brainiac Brawl is slated for February 1, 2025. Register your team of 8 here: claremorepublicschoolsfoundation.org
The funds will support teacher and classroom grants. Thank you for partnering with us to enrich the quality of education in Claremore Public Schools.
*Must be 21 to attend & participate in this event*
🎄This holiday season, our junior high and high school band and choir students filled the air with festive cheer during their Christmas concerts! Their hard work and talent were on full display, creating memorable performances for all who attended. 🎶🎤 A huge thank you to our amazing directors, talented students, and everyone who joined us for these wonderful evenings of music. Stay tuned for more incredible performances in the new year! ❤️
🎄✨ Merry Christmas from the Claremore Zebra Fine Arts Department! We’re so thankful for the creativity, talent, and joy our students bring to every season. Wishing you and your family a holiday filled with music, art, and love. ❤️
🎉 Huge congratulations to Bryce Rhoades for earning 1st Chair Tuba in the Wind Symphony for All-State! 🥇🎶 Be sure to give him a high five and a congratulations when you see him around—what an incredible achievement!
✨ We’re thrilled to celebrate an incredible achievement by Alana Brady, one of our talented 8th-grade artists! She won 1st Place in the 7th & 8th grade division (Pencil, Charcoal, Pastel, Colored Pencil, Crayon, Marker category) at the JOM 2024 Art Competition! 🏆🎉 But that’s not all—out of 1,000 artworks from 31 schools, Alana’s piece was also selected as Best of Show! ✏️🌟 This is an extraordinary accomplishment, and we couldn’t be prouder of her talent and dedication. Congratulations, Alana! 👏
🎄✨ Just a friendly reminder that CPS will be closed from December 23rd - January 3rd for Winter Break. Staff will return on the 6th for professional development, and students will be back on Tuesday, January 7th. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season filled with memories that will warm your hearts and homes. 💫
